VVD leader Dilan Yesilgöz is already something more guilty about calling singer Douwe Bob a Jewish hater. Her message on X should have been different, she says. At the same time, Yesilgöz believes that she should be able to address an artist on his words.
“You can address me for my words, whether it is on Twitter or in a debate,” says Yesilgöz in a movie on her X account. “But I must also be able to address an artist with a stage and a large reach on his words.”
She acknowledges that her first reaction was too firm. “Is Douwe Bob a Jewish Hater? No, I don’t think so. Is denying the right to a Jewish state and the cheating of Zionism Jewish hatred? Yes, that’s it.”
Yesilgöz acknowledges that her message on X did not help to start the conversation about this. “That would have been different,” she says. On Tuesday, the VVD leader said she was still behind her statements.
Yesilgöz: “Douwe Bob not a Jewish hater, but what he said Jewish hatred”
Douwe Bob was threatened and has since gone into hiding with his family. That happened after he recently refused to perform at an Amsterdam football club for young Jewish children.
The singer saw Zionist expressions there. According to him, agreements were made with the organization.
The refusal of Douwe Bob led to a lot of criticism, among others by Yesilgöz. “So normal has become Jewish hatred. Pure hatred, in full view,” the VVD leader fuddled on X.
Douwe Bob initially turned off. “In the media and by politicians, the image is sketched that I did not want to play for children because of their Jewish descent. If I heard that about me, I would honestly also be furious. But this is a total lie.”
But the situation escalated quickly, so he had to go into hiding with his family due to threats. The singer wanted to apologize from Yesilgöz, his management announced. But he didn’t get it.
Also not in the video published on Wednesday. Yesilgöz mainly explains why she responded as she responded. “That sometimes looks unpolished, fierce and intense,” she says.
VVD Leader Dilan Yesilgöz is Already Somewhat More Contrite About Calling Singer Douwe Bob a Jew-Hater. She says her message on x should Have leg different. At the same time, yesilgöz believes that she should be able to address an artist on his words.
“You can address me on my words, Whether it’s on twitter or in a debate,” Yesilgöz Says in a video on her x account. “But I must also be able to address an artist with a stage and a large reach on his words.”
She does admit that the initial reaction was too strong. “Is Douwe Bob a Jew-Hater? No, I Don’t Think So. Is Denying the Right to a Jewish State and Vilifying Zionism Jew-Hatred? Yes, it is.”
Yesilgöz acknowledges that her message on x did not help to start the conversation about this. “That should Have leg different,” She says. On Tuesday, The VVD Leader Said That She Still Stood by Her Statements.
Yesilgöz: ‘Douwe Bob is not a jew-hater, but what he said is jew-hatred’
Douwe Bob was Threatesed and Has Now Gone Into Hiding With His Family. This happened after he recently refused to perform at an Amsterdam Football Club for Young Jewish Children.
The Singer Saw Zionist Expressions There. Accordance to him, Agreements had leg made about this with the organization.
Douwe Bob’s Refusal Led to a Lot of Criticism, Including from Yesilgöz. “Jew-Hatred Has Become So Normal. Pure Hatred, In Full View,” The VVD Leader Scolded on X.
Douwe Bob Initially Fought Back. “In the media and by politicians, the image is created that I did not want to play for children because of their jewish origin. If I heard that about me, I would honestly be furious too. But this is a total lie.”
But the situation escalated quickly, forcing him to go into hiding with his family due to threats. The Singer Wanted An Apology from Yesilgöz, His Management Said. But he did not get it.
Also not in the video published on Wednesday. Yesilgöz Mainly Explains Why She reacted the way she reacted. “That Sometimes Looks Unpolished, Fierce and Intense,” She States.